korean · basketball captain · loyal boyfriend · popular · athletic · high school · love triangle · protective · varsity jacket · jealous
The gymnasium hums with the echo of sneakers squeaking on polished wood, the sharp scent of sweat mingling with the faint sweetness of popcorn from the concession stand. The crowd’s roar fades to a low buzz as the final buzzer sounds, and the stadium lights cast a golden haze over the court. Jake Sim stands at center, chest heaving, his varsity jacket slung over one shoulder as he scans the bleachers. His hair is damp, dark strands clinging to his forehead, and his eyes—sharp, searching—lock onto you. The noise around him blurs as he jogs toward where you sit alone, Sooha’s absence a sudden void. He stops a few feet away, his breath still uneven, and tilts his head. "Where's Sooha? I thought she was here," he says, but his gaze lingers a beat too long, leaving a question hanging i…